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Bison won't turn tail when hazed WEST YELLOWSTONE (AP) -The latest attempts to drive a small herd of bison back into Yellowstone National Park has met with limited ,8 The Montana Standard, Butte, Friday, June 7, 1991 Sflaflo ffflgo Bill would create tourism foundation HELENA (AP) Sen. Conrad Burns, and 10 other senators introduced legislation Thursday to help bolster the travel and tourism industry. The bill would establish a non-profit, non-government managed, privately-financed rural tourism development foundation that would develop pro-: grams to attract foreign visitors to rural America. "In Montana we have miles and miles of open roads with scenic beauty that few states have left to offer," Burns said in a news release. "People travel hundreds of miles to experience the splendor of Montana." Last year the travel industry had an estimated $1.7 billion impact on Montana's economy, he said.

The tourism industry spent $347 million buying products or services from state businesses, Burns said. He added that an additional $637 million was generated in wages paid to those working in the tourism industry and in profits for business that sold products to the travel industry. Teen's jail death results in lawsuit KALISPELL (AP) District Judge Bart Erickson will preside at a civil damage trial beginning Monday over the 1988 death of a teen-aged boy. The family of Joshua Lloyd is suing Flathead County, Kalispell Regional Hospital, former Sheriff Chuck Rhodes, Dr. Wally Wilder, Flathead Health i .1 nr n-! 1 a i .1 past years, Music to soothe the savage state Cy Itevt.i sumfri tut bmu HELENA Stat government headquarters.

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"Thr was a Kttfa controversy at first," Trevor, head of th Administration Department's Information Services Division, said In an interview Thursday. "Not everyone was sure they wanted music on hold." Trevor couldn't recall the cost of the compact-dish music system, but he described "vary minimal," The stat experimented with hold music system during the fogla-lativ sasslon with th phon line used by th publio to sand ms age to peopi In the Capitol. Without the music, there was a problem with some peopi thinking their calls wer disconnected when thay heard nothing but silence while on hold, Trevor said. "That caused us to look Into what It would take to provide music on bold, and now have something for the caller to know that thay still have a connection," ha said. hundreds of the lumbering animals have been shot when they entered Montana, and Martinka said on Thursday that the shooting option remained open He was referring to the more stubborn of the shaggy beasts who refused to turn tail Wednesday, standing their ground against a noisy helicopter, a dog and 10 ground personnel.

Martinka said state and federal officials tried to haze about 20 bison, which have been damaging fences, haystacks and backyard shrubbery north of West Yellowstone, back into Yellowstone. He described the effort as "reasonably successful." In past years, hundreds of the lumbering animals have been shot when they entered Montana, and Martinka said on Thursday that the shooting option remained open. "I'm not sure there's a real well-defined policy right now" on bison management, Martinka said. He said the wildlife agency and the Montana Department of Livestock will have to discuss implementing legislation passed earlier this year giving FWP authority to manage wild bison in Montana. Even if the animals chased back into the park Wednesday stay there, Martinka said it's just a matter of time before more problems arise.

uie western munuina regional menial neaiui icnier unu uuiers. The suit seeks unspecified monetary and punitive damages. Tom and Michele claim their 14-year-old son was mistreated and beaten in jail. The boy's mother asked Kalispell police to pick up her son, saying he was causing a disturbance and she could not control him. Police took him success, a state wildlife official said Thursday.

"After you push them so far, they-just refuse to move," said Bob Martinka, regional supervisor in the Bozeman office of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Montana prices drawing Canadians 10 me county jail, wnere ne was piaceu in a sou ten. irc juum plained he did not feel well and was taken to the hospital. He died there about an hour later. The Lloyds say their son was born with a brain tumor and had a history of mental problems and sometimes became violent.

The trial is expected to last at least four weeks. Libby airs plans to reduce pollution LIBBY (AP) The City Council has endorsed the concept of a clean-air fund to help residents make changes for better air quality. Lincoln County sanitarian Ron Anderson said the city's woodsmoke reduction plan lists four basic ways to reduce such pollution in Libby. The plan suggests weatherization, installation of alternate heat sources, replacing inefficient woodstoves and adopting new wood-burning habits. Anderson noted that only the fourth alternative wouldn't cost citizens any money.

He said there are several financing options for people wanting to convert to an alternate or high-efficiency heat source. "However, to achieve woodsmoke reduction before the Sept. 30, 1992, En tatistics Canada figures show the number of drivers heading into Montana is up almost 30 percent in the first three months of 1991 compared with the same period last year COUTTS, Alberta (AP) Business is booming at border crossings between Alberta and Montana. "On a weekend, it's a sea of people that never ends," said Alex Smith, superintendent for Canada Customs at Coutts, the Canadian station that faces the Sweetgrass U.S. border station north of Shelby.

The reason is clear, he said: "The prices at U.S. stores." Statistics Canada figures show the number of drivers heading into Montana is up almost 30 percent in the first three months of 1991 compared with the same period last year. A study prepared by the Revenue Department estimates a total of 52 million Canadians make day trips to the United States each year, and that number will jump by two mil- Falls. Montana businesses now advertise in a special flyer distributed to 52,000 households in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat on the Sunday before Canadian holiday weekends. Some stores in Havre, 40 miles south of the border, even accept the Canadian dollar at par during those weekends.

Pat Lipp, promotion manager at the Holiday Village Mall, estimates about one-fifth of the mall's 26 stores offered the special exchange rate for Victoria Day. "I was amazed at how many did it," said Lipp, who plans similar promotions in the future. "We need the business." Since Montana has no sales tax, prices remind Alberta ns of life before the GST. vironmental rroietiion Agency ueauiuie, mere neeus ue a ceuuai uicvii-anism for financing, such as a clean air fund," Anderson said. Establishment of a non-profit, tax-exempt clean air fund could receive and distribute foundation money, grant money and revenue from other emiPMK Via eniit 1 introduction of the goods and services tax.

Lethbridge has also been targeted as an important market by merchants, in Great Falls, 180 miles away. "We have made a big effort since 1987 with advertising in Canada," said Rick Evans; manager of Herb-erger's department store in Great lion annually. Smith has noticed Canadians living in towns between the border and Lethbridge are now crossing during the week to shop for food in Cut Bank, 60 miles south of the border. But he said the exodus of weekend shoppers looking for a deal in American stores, supermakels and gas stations started before the Jan. LqqqH ffiillQ Missoula drug trial to resume Monday Murder trial details police chief's death Timing halts Patagonia warehouse MISSOULA (AP) Patagonia interest in Missoula has not diminished but national economic conditions have forced the company to delay for a year its planned construction of a warehouse in the city, company officials said.

"It's a timing issue," said spokesman Mike Harrelson. "This is disappointing for a lot of us that we're having to slow up on the project but our resolve is still 100 percent." Patagonia produces apparel for heavy outdoor use. It has been planning to move its warehousing and distribution center to Missoula from Ventura, initially employing up to 125 people. Construction was to have begun this summer with the facility opening in September 1992. Harrelson said Patagonia planned to proceed with its purchase of a site in the Momont industrial area near the airport but construction won't begin immediately thereafter, as previously planned.

Judge dismisses inmate's complaint KALISPELL (AP) Two federal complaints filed against Kalispell and Flathead County officials have been dropped. Deputy County Attorney Jon Smith said U.S. Magistrate Richard Anderson dismissed a complaint by a prison inmate against the Flathead County sheriff and Kalispell Assistant Police Chief Don Hossack. Eugene Phillips, serving time for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl, claimed Hossack and the jail staff mistakenly removed his medical alert bracelet while booking him. He later said he couldn't remember if he was wearing such a bracelet.

A federal itirlce in Tacoma. earlier this week dismissed 1990 com By Standard State Bureau HELENA The drug trial of a Missoula-area couple and Washington state man continued Thursday as witnesses for the federal government testified about the defendant's alleged methamphetamine production. U.S. District Judge Charles Lovell ordered the trial adjourned until Monday, when it's scheduled to resume at 9:30 Pete and Bonnie Maki of East Missoula and Lou Thiederman of Washington state are charged with manufacturing and distributing methamphetamine. The drug is an illegal stimulant also known as speed, meth or crank.

In the first four days of the trial, the jury heard witnesses for the prosecution tell of the defendants' arrest last December following a search of the Maki home. Authorities found about 9 pounds of methamphetamine powder in Pete Maki's pickup truck, which Thiederman was riding in, and equipment allegedly linked to a meth lab in the Makis' garage, the jury was told. Lawyers for the Makis' have argued that the couple didn't know the drug was illegal, and therefore should be found innocent of the charges brought by assistant U.S. attorney Bernie Hubley. plaints against Montana and Washington officials and Bonnie Olson, office manager for the Flathead County attorney's office, Smith said.

Clifford Trudeau had claimed the officials mishandled his extradition from Flathead County to Washington, where he was wanted on burglary charges. SIDNEY (AP) Prosecution witnesses on Thursday described the final moments of Fairview Police Chief Orville Sharbono's shootout with his accused killer, describing how the lawman's head jerked back after a shot fired when he was already down. Witnesses told the jury in the deliberate homicide trial against James F. Allen, 58, that the Sharbono was carrying papers to Allen's residence when the firing began. Sharbono flinched and ducked as he moved around the corner of a building and drew his pistol, dragging his right leg, said Larry Davidson, a hardware store operator who was heading home the evening of March 17, 1990.

Another witness told of seeing dust fly near the head of the fallen officer and a third witness said he saw Sharbono's head jerk back slightly following a shot, as blood appeared on his forehead. The trial got under way before District Judge Dale Cox on Wednesday. Sharbono, 60, was shot six times outside Allen's Fairview house. Allen was shot once in the abdomen and was hospitalized after the shooting. Father, sons plead guilty to poaching GREAT FALLS (AP) Richard J.

Fertterer Sr. of Great Falls and his" three sons pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to poaching charges linked to a nine-month probe into illegal hunting and trafficking in big-game animals. Fertterer 60, pleaded guilty in Billings to four charges he conspired to sell illegally killed big game, including a mountain lion, moose and elk meat and black bears shot in Glacier National Park and on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation last In exchange for those pleas, Assistant U.S. Attorney Kris McLean asked U.S. District Judge Jack Shanstrom to dismiss eight charges of trafficking or aiding in the trafficking of wild game meat and parts.

David John Fertterer, 34, Belt, pleaded guilty to one conspiracy charge while two counts of selling game were dismissed. Kenneth Fertterer, 40, Belt, pleaded guilty to one conspiracy charge and a second charge was dismissed. Richard Fertterer 36, Great Falls, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor conspiracy charge while two felonies were dismissed. The men were charged under the federal Lacey Act that prohibits transportation of illegally taken game across state, national park or Indian reservation lines. Shanstrom set sentencing for Aug.

16. Lightning wipes out phones for month Censured attorney to quit practice FORT BELKNAP AGENCY (AP) Telephone service is returning to By Bob Anez Aasoclated Press Writer tribal offices on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. It took about a month. The telephone system was struck by lightning in May, officials said. Part of the delay involved the tribe's contract with the previous phone vendor, Montana Telecome Services Inc.

of Great Falls. Chairman Donovan Archambault said the contract was terminated because the firm had gone out of business and couldn't repair the antiquated system. Group wants to secure hunting in state MISSOULA (AP) The Montana Shooting Sports Association Inc. announced Thursday it is launching an effort to amend the Montana Constitution to guarantee the right of residents to hunt game animals. The group said the text of its proposed constitutional amendment has been submitted to the Montana Legislative Council and, if approved, petitions should be available for gathering signatures by the end of July.

The group said it wants to "cast the current practice of hunting into the concrete of constitutional language" to help diffuse efforts by other groups to end hunting in Montana. HELENA A Helena attorney, twice cited by the state Commission on Practice for unprofessional conduct, said Thursday he's getting out of the business. "I'm tired of the legal profession," said Charles A. Graveley, former Lewis and Clark County attorney. He said the decision has nothing to do with a recommendation last month by the commission that he be publicly scolded by the Supreme Court and lose his license for at least a year.

He has until June 20 to respond and said he wasn't sure what effect his decision to close his office will have on the or any decision by the high court on punishment. Graveley, who has farmed in the Helena Valley on a part-time basis throughout his 18-year legal career, said he has bought" some land near Townsend and will farm full time with his two sons. The decision to make the change was made 18 months ago, he said. He will close his office June 28, but may still practice law on a limited basis. "I'll keep my license active within the parameters of any Supreme Court decision," he said.

"I'm not going to have a full-tirne office any place." Should the court agree with the commission's recommendation for license suspension, "that won't affect my plans one iota," said Graveley, 46. He said he still intends to answer the commission's accusations "because I believe this thing is entirely improper." The commission, which investigates complaints of unethical conduct by attorneys, concluded last month that Graveley violated professional rules of conduct in representing three clients. Last year, the commission cited Graveley for improperly handling two cases and he was publicly censured by the Supreme Court. In its latest report to the court, the commission said, "The conclusion is inescapable that a pattern of unethical conduct continues to exist." Bozeman man sues over broken hand BOZEMAN (AP) A man who claims his hand was broken by a Bozeman police officer during a 1990 arrest has filed suit against the officer, the city and Police Chief Dick Boyer. Michael Joseph Sheridan, 42, of Bozeman, a disabled Vietnam veteran, alleges that on July 3, 1990, he was arrested by Officer Dave Petersen for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

After Sheridan was handcuffed, Petersen applied "restraint techniques" to his hands and thumbs, breaking a bone in Sheridan's right hand, the lawsuit alleges. Sheridan is seeking compensatory damages, general damages, punitive damages, court costs and attorneys fees and costs. Bozeman attorney Michael Wheat said his client waited a year to file cnir tn HotorminA thA Avtont nf rha ininrv fa hta hand uhinh ho Gairi uioq in i win The a cast for seven to eight months. Sheridan eventually pleaded guilty to the second-offense DUI charge, according to city court records. He had a blood-alcohol count of .22, more than twice the level at which a driver is presumed to be intoxicated, records showed.

It's Our Come In And Join The Party 1 viJ il2-2SOFF PUDLIC HUAmr'G The public is invited to attend the Public Hearing on the 1992 State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Visual Services Divisions of the Department of SRS. The Hearing will be conducted in Butte at the Human Services Building Conference Room, 700 Casey Street, on June 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Copies of the Plan are available for public inspection upon request from the SRS RehabilitationVisual Services Divisions, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, Montana 59604 (phone: 444-2590). All interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments or suggestions on the 1992 State Plan to the above listed address prior to June 21 1991.

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